Mental health difficulties affect, or will affect, a major share of the population. While they may not be visible to the eye, their effects can be devastating. In order to promote well-being for all, societies need to support those suffering from mental health difficulties. Libraries can play a significant role in achieving this. Read More
Ballot papers, including supporting information, have been dispatched to all voting Members of IFLA on 23 March 2017. Read More
Full text of IFLA President's address given at the Opening Session on Sunday. Read More
Managing and promoting special collections Africa: The Bleek-Lloyd collection and beyond Sponsor: IFLA Rare Books and Special Collections Section Date: Friday, 14 August 2015, University of Cape Town Venue: Centre for African Studies Gallery, Harry Oppenheimer Institute Building Level 3, Engineering Mall Road, University of Cape Town, Upper Campus, Rondebosch,… Read More
In recent weeks, IFLA members have become concerned as they observed copyright changes in Jamaica and Canada that extend the term of copyright protection. A rich public domain and fair access to copyright protected material enhances creativity and the production of new works. Read More
Ballot papers, including supporting information, have been dispatched to all voting Members of IFLA on 18 March 2015. Read More
From August 2015 the Committee comprises: up to seven members selected by the Professional Council through a call for nominations; the Chair, appointed by the Governing Board, from among the seven members selected as above; a Governing Board/Professional Council liaison identified from the incoming Professional Council members; a representative nominated… Read More
As the latest rounds of the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement continue in Auckland, New Zealand, IFLA has joined with the Internet Society (ISOC) and other organisations to express concern regarding the transparency and inclusiveness of the negotiating process. Read More
The individual chapters deal with current development in libraries with an emphasis on technology and the future of libraries to the year 2025. Read More